On Society: The leather trend for fall

Leather is large on fall runways, and it's not just for bikers anymore. Or is it?

Although having a motorcycle is no longer required, leather will always have its most practical fashion application here, as those who've skidded a few times along the highway of life can testify.

Leather is not for the frail or faint-hearted. It's not for accountants, and it announces to the world you're not Sally Soccer Mom. Men, you have to look like you could and might, and ladies, like you already have. If you're no real threat to anyone, don't put it on. We all have to be accountable for what our clothes are saying.

Never settle for less than the real thing. There's a big difference between those who wear leather and those who wear naugahyde. Leave faux leather to children, and contrary to what you might think, older people can wear leather, too. There are bad old people. Rolling Stone Keith Richards, for instance.

Style is important. There are bombers, trench coats, motorcycle jackets, blazers, skirts, vests and even leather T-shirts. If you're top gun, wear the bomber. If you're more of a fast gun, wear the long, black coat. If you're a son of a gun, wear the motorcycle jacket. Career ninjas can pull off the leather skirts and blouses, but gentlemen, no leather work clothes for you because leather instantly places you in another category. For example, if you're a pharmacist, now you're a street pharmacist. If you're a teacher, now you're "Breaking Bad." If you're a journalist, now you're a war correspondent. If you're a lawyer, now you're a lawyer wearing a leather jacket.

Some professions can't be any worse.

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On Society: The leather trend for fall

Leather is large on fall runways, and it's not just for bikers anymore. Or is it?